by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 10:00 AM ET, Wed June 3, 2026
Intrepid Travel has combined two of its most popular offerings into a new product: Premium Family Tours. The eight new tours have the upgraded comfort of Intrepid’s highest tier and are designed specifically for families with kids.
"What makes the Premium Family range exciting is how much thought has gone into every stage of the journey, from the accommodations and inclusions to the leaders we've chosen to run these trips,” says Leigh Barnes, President of Americas. “We've listened closely to what families actually want, and the result is something that feels genuinely effortless without sacrificing any of the depth and authenticity Intrepid is known for."
Research from Wakefield indicates that exposing kids to new cultures is very important to families who travel. “Canadian parents see travel as more than a holiday, it’s a way to help children learn about the world,” says Christian Wolters, President, Canada, Intrepid Travel.
Intrepid’s new group family offerings include hands-on, educational experiences for families travelling together, from Arabic calligraphy classes with local artists in Morocco to cooking with local families in India.
Travel is not always easy though. 83 percent of parents experience stressors when travelling with family, with their top concern being the fear of things going wrong, such as delays, cancellations or illness (41 percent), followed by safety worries (37 percent).
“We know family travel can come with real stress. Our trips have always been designed to take that weight off parents so they can relax and enjoy,” Wolters continued. “With our new Premium Family range, we’re taking that comfort and convenience even further, offering even more inclusions, more seamless planning, and elevated experiences throughout the journey.”
The new Premium Family range includes eight new trips across Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, India, Borneo, Vietnam, Morocco, Thailand and Egypt. Designed for small groups of three to five like-minded families and led by Intrepid’s most experienced local guides, the range combines elevated accommodation and extensive inclusions with immersive, kid-friendly travel experiences.
Highlights of the new itineraries include a night in a Sahara desert camp on the 10-day Morocco Premium Family Holiday, where families will enjoy a traditional dinner, watch live Gnaoua music and stargaze under an uninterrupted sky. On the 9-day Borneo Premium Family Holiday, families stay in an overwater villa, where they can kayak, snorkel and stand-up paddleboard, and take part in a coral planting workshop to learn about the region’s delicate marine ecosystem. While the 8-day India Golden Triangle Premium Family Holiday offers the chance to see an impressive diversity of birdlife on a rickshaw ride through Keoladeo National Park and spot wildlife at Jhalana Leopard Safari Park on an open-roof 4WD safari.
For more information, please visit www.intrepidtravel.com/family
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